Interview with Tom Smale
10 questions with Tom Smale, Co-Founder of Wunder Workshop and Founder of Tommy’s Pizza
In our by-weekly newsletter we carry out these 10-questions interviews with local residents that has inspired us We interview inspiring Mallorcan creators every week in our newsletter. We ask the same 10 questions to each guest and learn about their business and other fun tips about Mallorca. Make sure to subscribe to stay in the loop and receive our new interviews.
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do?
My time is split in two between the shop/cafe that my partner Zoe and I have opened in Palma on Carrer de Sant Feliu - Wunder Workshop. It is our tenth year as a business and the shop is an embodiment of all the travels, research and experimentation we've done along the way. We have all of our regeneratively grown teas, tinctures and cosmetics in store, plus you can try our Wunder Potions in the cafe.
The rest of my time is spent making pizza under my (unimaginatively named) alter ego Tommy's Pizza. As someone who is obsessed with pizza, it is something that I have fallen into gladly. My approach to pizza is to create "La vera pizza Mallorquina" - having devoured many pizzas in Naples and around the world I saw the focus was on using ingredients from just a small part of Italy, but the quality and variety that exists in Mallorca is as good, if not better! So I use 100% organic Mallorcan grown flour, veggies and cheese, where possible. The pizza is in a Neapolitan style made with the rye sourdough starter that I have had for the past 8 years, which is key to all the flavour.
Instagram worth following?
@thiisistim captures the island so well on film
Favourite place to swim?
I love the rocky west coast of the island, the places that are extra effort are always worth it.
Favourite restaurant?
Es Taller in Valldemossa never disappoints.
Favourite bar, cafe or bakery?
When not in the Wunder Workshop cafe you will find me at La Finca Corner or Mama Carmen.
Who is making a product we should know about?
@sol_lana this project uses repurchased Mallorcan wool to create beautiful cushions and toys.
Best month of the year on Mallorca?
May is magical.
What is your favourite town in Mallorca?
Palma - the perfect balance of big and small.
What is your favourite hotel on the island?
What is one other secret/great tip about Mallorca that you'd like to share with our readers?
The best time for outdoors activities is actually in the height of winter!
